The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-01-27

of which he has been a member, but shows his
handiworky What law but shows the result of
his patient research, his profound study, his
summate ability!
As an orator-who that has heard him but has
felt the charm of his voice, the witchery of his
manner, who but realized his complete mastery of
his subject?
Need name the mant It must belt can but
be-the model jurst, the wise legislator, ths
ma'chleIs orator-it is A. w. Terrell. Mr.. Pres
ideAt and fellow senator's, the mOmentous issues
of the hour the commanding attitude of our state
and our laudable pride in seeing her represented
by her hblest son. all con-
spire to demand the selection
of senator, who, by his extensive experience,
his scholarly attai ments, his pre-eninent talents
and his lofty patriotism, will add new lustre to
| her untarnished fame. Such a one 1 have now
! presented for our consideration.
Subjected to the adverse criticism of hostile
press, misrepresented and reviled by personal and
political enemies, his reputation has molted no
feather; he lives honored and respected, and no
one occupies a more exalted position in
the confidence and esteem of his country
men than the gentleman l have nared
With no patronage to dlspense with no official
positions To lend prestage; the private citizen has
by the sheer force of his genius dstanced all COM
pettOrs and he shall speed onward, still onward,
until he att ins the highest niche in the temple of
fame and plants fire. h stars of glory there
He, o, has fought the fights he has kept the faith,
hut he has not yet finished his career of usefulness
and glory.
Senator Pope then, in an able and we'll
delivered epeech, nominated Hon. John
Ireland:
Mr.. President and Fellow Senators When
John Ireland came TO the state of Texas, thirty
five years ago, no was an humble citizen and an
| obscure man. had not fallen to his lot 10 ao-
qnire even what we term common school educ8-
| ton. lie had not property, he had not friends to
help him along the road to fortune ln his new
| home in the west But he possessed that manly
worth and sterling integrity which remaius with
| him until this day, and has brought him from
| stpO. tlp
lie life filling with honor all places of public trust
conferred upon him, until he reached the highest
office within the gift of the people OF his state 1t
ie not my purpose to Dass an eulogy upon the dis
| tinguished citizen whose name | present to you.
The life OF John Ireland 10 in happy harmony with
the genius of our government. Coming from the
lowliest walks of life, he was called twice
by the acclaim of the people to be the chief magis
trate OF the state-an honor and distinction done
to none other in the history of Texas. And
whether we view him as private citizen or lawyer,
legislator or judge, or as chief executive, ne de-
mands our admiration as the same fearless, incor-
rupuble man.
lutrate his devotion 10 du and " principle than
his career as a legislator In the Thirteenth legie-
laLure lie led the devoted minority in opposition to
what is known as the railroad subsidy amendment
to the constitution, and succeeded in saving from
the greed of railroad corporations one half of the
public lands by having them set apart for the bene
NJ of public education. his was memorable
event In the political history OF Texas aud brought
John Ireland familiarly befo the people az
true friend of the people and q champion OF their
Il dearest intereste.
Fellow Senators -Gov. ireland Is the favored son
of that section Df rreat state that has never in
ite hi tory, been accordet representative In the
United states senate West OF the Colorado riyor
lies large, ,part Of the vast demalnof aur sihtavs
rich in all that should entlte 1t to have this nOpnr
conferred upon him who Ia its choice and Whose
name pres Mt Give him this Office ana In so
doing you will do honor TO yourselves, do that
!, which he deserves at your hands and fx another
bond to hold our great state intact anu preserve
Texas as bequeathe to us by the fathers and as she
must ever be e-undivided.
Senator Fields, in few we'll chosen re-
marks, seconded Mr.. Terrell's nomina-
tion.
Senator Gregg followed, and ably Sec
onded the nomination of General Maxey,
the latter confining himself principally to
his private life and eminent worth as q
neighoor and friend He spoke as fol-
lows
, MIR President-I rise for the purpose Of second
: ing the nomination of Mr. samuel B, Maxey
Having known him intimately for more than
twenty years, IA friend and fellowtownsman, |
may be permitted TO speak something of that
private life, which, In certain sense Is the prop
erty of his neighbours rs his pub ic career is the
\ property Of his countrymen. For thirty years he
. . has been citizen OF Lamar county, and his neigh
bOre know him to be what the past Justly term
the nObest work of God--an honest man
: Standing at the head of profession not always
! deedled by the popular mind to be entirely free
q Il ON methods of di-ingenuOurnese, neither envy
nor malic- point to single act that would dim
Z the lustre OF a bright and an honorable
professional record Foremost 10 cefend
8 the helpless and to succor the weak, he never
Q sought to make the worse appear the better
Cause.
Q Denied the joys Of parental loye, ms house has
n yet been the rOmping or ,nnd of merry children,
, and the home and refuge Of more than one orphan
True TO bis friends, just 70 his enemies, zeaoua
l. in the sweet administi atoms OF charity, nobly
l. doing his hole duty In all the relations
y of life. Such is the private character of Mr.
q Maxey
g In the war between the states he went TO the
'front.' and no brayer or better soldier ever tread
" the perilous edge of battle. Returning to hii
home after the cause for which he fought had gone
J. down In blood and in tears, he wa ked with hi
: people and at their head through the dark valley
i of the shadow OF reconstruction.
y He has been honored 1t is true, but he has exc
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